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Minnesota teacher licensing head: Reporting system needs changes to keep kids safe
Yelena Bailey tells MPR News she’ll ask lawmakers to give the state licensing board more power to revoke the licenses of teachers accused of inappropriate behavior with students and to investigate people applying for licenses. 
For Minnesota, warmer winters do not mean the end of snow
Winter has warmed more than 5 degrees since the 1970s, but that doesn’t mean less snow for the state. State climatologist Kenneth Blumenfeld explained the connection between an increase in snowfall and higher global temperatures on Climate Cast.
Minnesota agriculture news roundup on government shutdown, Thanksgiving prices
Fargo-Moorhead area agriculture reporter Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval chatted with Nina about his latest stories on the ripple effects of the federal government shutdown on the state’s farmers, farmers’ concerns on the nation’s economic outlook and the projected cost of a Thanksgiving turkey this year.
What is the Forward Independence Party and how is its candidate angling to become governor?
The Forward Independence Party has high hopes of becoming a major party in Minnesota. It showcased some of its candidates, including Mike Newcome who is running for governor, at the Capitol Thursday morning.
Morning Announcements for Nov. 20
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Nov. 20. Tell us what you’re celebrating!